I’m Mike Lynch — Graphic Designer, Visual Strategist, and founder of box full of sky. Since 2005, I’ve helped brands build bold, deliberate visual identities and strategic design systems that connect, inspire, and endure. For me, design isn’t just aesthetics — it’s language. A focused visual language that solves real problems, sparks connection, and drives brand growth. Every project is an opportunity to react, construct, and deliver lasting value. I work with established corporations, ambitious startups, and visionary teams who see design as a strategic asset — whether launching a brand from the ground up, refining an identity system, or extending brand presence through packaging, promotion, or advertising. My experience spans Brand Storytelling, Identity Design, Package Design, Event Graphics, and Visual Systems — all built on clarity, precision, and impact. Brands I’ve collaborated with include: Coty Inc., DenTek, Unilever, ADC Global Creativity, Manhattan Toy, Trinchero Family Estates, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Neutrogena, Food Lion, Kash n’ Karry, ShopRite, Toys”R”Us, ColorEdge, W5 Creative, Bristol Myers Squibb, Dr. Pepper, Princeton Judo, Nicklaus Marketing and PR, Black Powder Hills, and Mastodon Arms. As the founder of box full of sky, I lead every project from concept to completion — blending creative direction with hands-on execution to ensure every detail connects back to purpose and audience impact. Whether leading vision or delivering design, I create work that reacts, constructs, and inspires.

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I’m Mike Lynch — Graphic Designer, Visual Strategist, and founder of box full of sky. Since 2005, I’ve helped brands build bold, deliberate visual identities and strategic design systems that connect, inspire, and endure. For me, design isn’t just aesthetics — it’s language. A focused visual language that solves real problems, sparks connection, and drives brand growth. Every project is an opportunity to react, construct, and deliver lasting value. I work with established corporations, ambitious startups, and visionary teams who see design as a strategic asset — whether launching a brand from the ground up, refining an identity system, or extending brand presence through packaging, promotion, or advertising. My experience spans Brand Storytelling, Identity Design, Package Design, Event Graphics, and Visual Systems — all built on clarity, precision, and impact. Brands I’ve collaborated with include: Coty Inc., DenTek, Unilever, ADC Global Creativity, Manhattan Toy, Trinchero Family Estates, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Neutrogena, Food Lion, Kash n’ Karry, ShopRite, Toys”R”Us, ColorEdge, W5 Creative, Bristol Myers Squibb, Dr. Pepper, Princeton Judo, Nicklaus Marketing and PR, Black Powder Hills, and Mastodon Arms. As the founder of box full of sky, I lead every project from concept to completion — blending creative direction with hands-on execution to ensure every detail connects back to purpose and audience impact. Whether leading vision or delivering design, I create work that reacts, constructs, and inspires.

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I’m Mike Lynch — Graphic Designer, Visual Strategist, and founder of box full of sky. Since 2005, I’ve helped brands build bold, deliberate visual identities and strategic design systems that connect, inspire, and endure.

For me, design isn’t just aesthetics — it’s language. A focused visual language that solves real problems, sparks connection, and drives brand growth. Every project is an opportunity to react, construct, and deliver lasting value.

I work with established corporations, ambitious startups, and visionary teams who see design as a strategic asset — whether launching a brand from the ground up, refining an identity system, or extending brand presence through packaging, promotion, or advertising.

My experience spans Brand Storytelling, Identity Design, Package Design, Event Graphics, and Visual Systems — all built on clarity, precision, and impact.

Brands I’ve collaborated with include: Coty Inc., DenTek, Unilever, ADC Global Creativity, Manhattan Toy, Trinchero Family Estates, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Neutrogena, Food Lion, Kash n’ Karry, ShopRite, Toys”R”Us, ColorEdge, W5 Creative, Bristol Myers Squibb, Dr. Pepper, Princeton Judo, Nicklaus Marketing and PR, Black Powder Hills, and Mastodon Arms.

As the founder of box full of sky, I lead every project from concept to completion — blending creative direction with hands-on execution to ensure every detail connects back to purpose and audience impact. Whether leading vision or delivering design, I create work that reacts, constructs, and inspires.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Box Full of Sky
January 1, 2005 - Present
Founded and operate independent design studio delivering brand identity, packaging, and promotional solutions for global consumer brands. Specialize in establishing and extending brand identities into comprehensive design systems and presentation-ready assets. Develop packaging mockups, brand guidelines, and supporting visuals tailored to client needs. Adapt existing brand identities into new presentation formats, ensuring consistency across digital, print, and experiential deliverables. Collaborate with client teams to interpret objectives and propose creative solutions that elevate brand storytelling. Deliver polished presentation assets for client review, consistently exceeding expectations for quality and detail.
Kitchen Designer at Wren Kitchens
February 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with clients to design custom kitchens, blending aesthetic vision with functional requirements. Translate client needs into visual concepts, detailed 3D renderings, and product specifications. Consistently meet sales and design targets by delivering personalized, creative solutions.
Marketing Manager at RTSP
December 31, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Directed branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns across print, digital, and retail channels. Increased retail sales by 25% in the first year through targeted marketing strategy and creative campaigns. Designed in-house collateral, promotional materials, and digital content.
Head of Product Visualization at Comp24
December 31, 2009 - September 29, 2025
Managed an eight-person creative team producing photorealistic 3D packaging and product imagery for top consumer brands. Oversaw pipeline, scheduling, and delegation across modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering tasks. Acted as liaison between sales teams and creative department, ensuring client requirements were translated into successful deliverables.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Box Full of Sky
January 1, 2005 - Present
Founded and operate an independent design studio delivering brand identity, packaging, and promotional solutions for global consumer brands. Specialize in establishing and extending established identities into comprehensive design systems and presentation-ready assets. Develop packaging mockups, brand guidelines, and supporting visuals tailored to client needs. Adapt existing brand identities into new presentation formats, ensuring consistency across digital, print, and experiential deliverables. Collaborate with client teams to interpret objectives and propose creative solutions that elevate brand storytelling. Deliver polished presentation assets for client reviews.
Kitchen Designer at Wren Kitchens
February 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with clients to design custom kitchens, blending aesthetic vision with functional requirements. Translate client needs into visual concepts, detailed 3D renderings, and product specifications. Consistently meet sales and design targets by delivering personalized, creative solutions.
Marketing Manager at RTSP
January 1, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Directed branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns across print, digital, and retail channels. Increased retail sales by 25% in the first year through targeted marketing strategy and creative campaigns. Designed in-house collateral, promotional materials, and digital content.
Head of Product Visualization at Comp24
January 1, 2009 - September 29, 2025
Managed an eight-person creative team producing photorealistic 3D packaging and product imagery for top consumer brands. Oversaw pipeline, scheduling, and delegation across modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering tasks. Acted as liaison between sales teams and creative department, ensuring client requirements were translated into successful deliverables.

Education

Coursework in Fine Art & Graphic Design at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Coursework in Fine Art & Graphic Design at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services